Honoring Blake Elliott Through Soccer | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring tribute, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Loyola University Maryland battled for the first-ever Blake Elliott Cup — honoring 16-year-old Blake Elliott, who died in a tragic September 2025 car crash. Her father, Rob Elliott, played for both teams, making the matchup deeply personal. UMBC won 3-2, as Rob shared how the community’s love and support have been a lifeline during their grief. The crash involved a school bus and was caused by the driver — Blake’s boyfriend — who was distracted by his phone; he received a three-year sentence. Now…